1、Unit 2 Colours GrammarI. Teaching aims and learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, students should be able to:1. use object clauses introduced by “that”; 2. use object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”;II. Teaching contents1. New words: relationship, certainly, everyday, personal, ancient
2、, suit, celebration2. New structures: Some people believe that colours can influence our moods.You may wonder if/whether colours influence our moods.III. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty1. Understand the differences between object clauses introduced by “that” and object clauses i
3、ntroduced by “if” or “whether”;2. Use object clauses introduced by “that”, “if” and “whether” correctly.IV. Teaching proceduresStep 1 Lead-in1. Talk about an English songT: As we know, colours can influence our moods. What else can influence our moods?S: I think that _ can influence our moods too.T:
4、 We believe that many things around us can influence our moods. For example, music. Now, lets enjoy an English song.T: How do you feel? Do you feel relaxed or nervous? What do you think of the music?S: I think that the music is _.2. Talk about the singersT: Yes, I think that the music sounds sweet a
5、nd warm. Then what do you think of the two singers?S: I think that _.T: Right. We can see that both of them are good at singing. It also shows that they impressed us with their nice voices.3. Talk about the showT: My favourite singer Na Ying is their teacher. Im so glad. What do you think of the sho
6、w The Voice of China? We all know that the show was popular during the summer holiday. We hope that the show will be more and more popular in the future.【设计意图：通过热播节目“中国好声音”中的一首英文歌曲导入新课，引出 that 引导的宾语从句，同时自然地让学生通过讨论歌曲、歌手和节目，感知并试着运用 that 引导的宾语从句。 】Step 2 PresentationA Object clauses introduced by “that
7、”1. Read and find out the structureT: Read the sentences we used just now and pay attention to their structure.T: These sentences are called object clause introduced by “that”. 2. Read and work out the ruleT: Then what is an object clause? What does an object clause function as of a sentence?S: An o
8、bject clause functions as the object of a sentence.T: Read the following sentences again and try to find out what verbs can be followed by an object clause? What adjectives can be followed by an object clause?3. Practice T: We use “that” to introduce an object clause that is a statement. In informal
9、 English we often drop “that”. But now I hope you can try to add “that” to each object clause quickly and correctly. Finish the exercises on P26.【设计意图：语法教学应先让学生感知语法，通过接触 that 从句相关的语言材料，使学生对所学语言形成一定的感性认识，并进行思维加工，从中归纳出语法规则，以培养学生的英语思维能力和综合概括能力。 】B Object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”1. Proble
10、ms about Rose LiuT: Did Liu win the battle? Do you want to know the answer? Yes, you wonder if/whether Liu won the battle. And the answer is yes. Liu won the battle. She will take part in the next battle. Will she be the winner again?S: I wonder _.T: I hope that she will be the winner. She is thinki
11、ng about how to win the battle. Should she choose an English song for the next battle?S: She wants to know _.T: Can you give her some advice? Why?S: I think she may try a Chinese song because its not wise to sing English songs all the time.T: Good advice. Can she choose a white dress for the next ba
12、ttle?S: She cant decide _.T: What is your opinion? Why?S: I think white is suitable for her because her voice sounds sweet.T: You are so thoughtful. 3. Read and work out the ruleT: Read the following sentences and try to find out what we use to introduce an object clause that expresses a yes/no ques
13、tion. S: We use if/whether to introduce an object clause that expresses a yes/no question. We often use the same word order as in a statement.T: Read the following sentences again and try to find out what verbs can be followed by an object clause.4. Problems about shoppingT: The Class 1, Grade 9 stu
14、dents are shopping, but they meet some problems. I believe that you can help them solve their problems. T: Look at Kitty. She is holding a blue dress and a red one. If you are Kitty, what is your problem now?S1: Should I choose the red dress?T: (对其他学生) What is Kittys problem?S2: She cannot decide if
15、 she should choose the red dress. T: What about Sandy/Amy/Simon/Daniel?S: 5. Problems about coloursT: Daniel is now writing an email to his online friend Tommy about colours. Lets help him complete his email using “that”, “if” or “whether”. Finish Part B2 on P28.T: Daniel still has some questions ab
16、out colours to ask his dad, but his dad hasnt come back yet. Help his write a note for his dad. Finish Part B3 on P28.【设计意图：通过刘明湘进入决赛后的困惑，引入 if/whether 引导的宾语从句，让学生在大量体验语言材料的基础上自主探究语法规则，引导学生思考问题、总结规律，进而运用新知识完成练习。 】Step 3 Production1. A letter to Rose LiuT: Liu didnt win at last, but I want to tell he
17、r that she is my hero all the time. Help me complete my letter to her.Dear Rose,Im glad _ I can write to you.I know _.I think _.I wonder _.I cant decide _.I hope _.Never give up and you will be the winner of your life. Im looking forward to hearing from you.Yours sincerely_2. Enjoy an English songT:
18、 Id like to share an English song with you. Its called No matter what. I want to tell Liu and you that no matter where its barren, no matter where the end is, just keep dreaming and keeping going, and youll be shining in the future one day.【设计意图：通过让学生给刘明湘写信，真实使用、巩固本课时所学语法知识。 】V. Homework1. Finish the letter.2. Learn to sing your favourite English song and share with your classmates.